Peoria Standard

The Dunlap Community Unit School District #323 Board of Education met Sept. 21 to update the website.

Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the board:

1 DUNLAP COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #323 REGULAR BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DUNLAP HIGH SCHOOL WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2016 7:00 PM OPEN SESSION MINUTES Board President Dawn Bozeman brought the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and asked that the roll be called. Those present for the Board of Education were C. Bluth, D. Bozeman, K. Disharoon, T. Holshouser, P. Park, B. Rhee, and B. Zowin. Present for the administration was Dr. Parker. Following roll call, Mrs. Bozeman asked that those present stand and recite the Pledge of Allegiance. Mrs. Bozeman asked for a motion to open the meeting to a Public Hearing on the 2016-17 school year budget. K. Disharoon moved to open the Public Hearing for the 2016-17 school year budget. Second by C. Bluth. Mrs. Bozeman asked if there was any discussion. There was no discussion. Roll call vote: Bluth, Bozeman, Disharoon, Holshouser, Park, Rhee, Zowin – aye. Nays – none. Mrs. Bozeman stated that the motion carried. Time: 7:01 pm. Mrs. Bozeman asked if anyone would like to address the Board regarding the FY 17 Budget. No one addressed the Board. Mrs. Bozeman asked for a motion to close the Public Hearing and asked that the record show that no one addressed the Board regarding the FY 17 Budget. P. Park moved to close the Public Hearing. Second by B. Zowin. Mrs. Bozeman asked if there was any discussion. There was no discussion. Roll call vote. Bozeman, Disharoon, Holshouser, Park, Rhee, Zowin, Bluth – aye. Nays – none. Mrs. Bozeman stated that the motion carried. Time: 7:02 pm. Mrs. Bozeman stated that the Board would open the meeting for public participation beginning with the Superintendent’s Report. Dr. Parker gave the Superintendent’s report, and presented the following information: ? Safety minute. ? Data dashboard shows that our 6th day enrollment was 4,528 students, which was an increase of 113 students from last year. Current enrollment is 4,556 students. • State of the Schools has been set for March 29th at Dunlap Valley Middle School. • Peoria County Regional Office of Education completed the Health/Life Safety inspections at all of our buildings. No major issues were noted and the inspector was extremely complimentary of our staff and the care they take in ensuring safety is a top priority in our buildings. • About 35 of our retired staff attended a luncheon and took a tour of Dunlap High School last week. • Mr. Adreon and his team had a successful Homecoming week last week. • Dr. Parker showed a video made by the student Megan Troglio as part of our new media club sponsored by Mrs. Stefanski. • The District had two FOIA requests this month. o One Chance Illinois requested information on acceleration policies for the district. o Midwest Region for Fair Contracting requested information on blacktop bids. • Mr. Fairchild recognized the Litt family for their incredible donation of time and materials to Charlotte's Park. • Mrs. Bozeman stated that on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, the Dunlap CUSD 323 Board of Education held a Board SelfEvaluation Workshop facilitated by Reatha Owen from the Illinois Association of School Boards. Mrs. Bozeman stated that it was time to open the floor to public participation and asked if anyone would like to address the Board. No one addressed the Board. 2 Mrs. Bozeman stated that the Board would move on to the Information/Discussion items. A. School Activity Account Reports were available in the packet for the Board’s review. Mrs. Bozeman asked if there were questions or discussion. There were no questions or discussion. B. Dr. Parker presented information regarding the website update. Board asked questions. Dr. Parker answered the questions. C. Information regarding administration and teacher compensation reports was available in the packet for the Board’s review. Mrs. Bozeman asked if there were questions or discussion. There were no questions or discussion. D. Mrs. Bozeman stated that the Board would be asked to approve the selection of a representative to the delegate assembly at the October Board meeting. Mrs. Bozeman asked if there were questions or discussion. Board held discussion and decided to appoint Mrs. Bluth as representative to the delegate assembly. Action will be taken at the October Board meeting. E. Information regarding the 2017 Graduation Ceremony was available in the packet for the Board’s review. Mrs. Bozeman asked if there were questions or discussion. Board asked questions. Dr. Parker and Mr. Adreon answered the questions. F. Mrs. Ellis presented information and answered questions regarding the Dunlap Grade School Facility Dog. G. Mrs. Beverlin presented information and answered questions regarding the Flexible Spending Accounts. H. Information regarding the Plan on a Page was available in the packet for the Board’s review. Mrs. Bozeman asked if there were questions or discussion. Board asked questions. Mrs. Bowman answered the questions. I. Information regarding the Soccer Field was available in the packet for the Board’s review. Mrs. Bozeman asked if there were questions or discussion. Board asked questions. Mr. Crider and Dr. Parker answered the questions. J. Dr. Parker presented information regarding the Videotaping of Board Meetings. Mrs. Bozeman asked if there were questions or discussion. There were no questions or discussion. At the conclusion of the information items, Mrs. Bozeman stated that the Board would move on to the consent agenda. Mrs. Bozeman asked if there were any clarifications or discussion regarding items on the consent agenda. There were no questions or discussion. Mrs. Bozeman asked for a motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. B. Rhee moved to approve the consent agenda as presented for the September 21, 2016, Board of Education meeting. Second by T. Holshouser. Mrs. Bozeman asked if there was any discussion. There was no discussion. Roll call vote: Disharoon, Holshouser, Park, Rhee, Zowin, Bluth, Bozeman– aye. Nays – none. Mrs. Bozeman stated that the motion carried. The following items were approved on the consent agenda: A. Approval of Open Session Minutes of the Regular Board of Education Meeting of August 10, 2016; Special Board Meeting of August 31, 2016; Special Board Meeting of August 31, 2016; Special Board Meeting of September 7, 2016; and the Committee of the Whole Meeting of September 14, 2016 B. Approval of Applications for Recognition of Schools C. Approval of Reciprocal Agreement with Peoria County Sheriff’s Department D. Approval of Revisions to Board Policies 1:10, 1:20, 1:30, 2:10, 2:70, 2:130, 6:100, 6:235, 7:10, and 7:340 E. Approval of District Office Lease Renewal F. Approval of IMRF Authorized Agent 3 Mrs. Bozeman stated that the Board would move on to the action items. A. The monthly bill list and Treasurer’s Report were available for review by the Board. Mrs. Bozeman asked if there were any questions. There were no questions. Mrs. Bozeman asked for a motion to approve payment of the bills. B. Zowin moved to approve payment of the bills in the amount of $ 4,987,277.52 as presented. Second by C. Bluth. Mrs. Bozeman asked if there was any discussion. There was no discussion. Roll call vote: Holshouser, Park, Rhee, Zowin, Bluth, Bozeman, Disharoon– aye. Nays – none. Mrs. Bozeman stated that the motion carried. District investment information was available for review by the Board. B. Information regarding the FY 17 Budget was available for review by the Board. Mrs. Bozeman asked if there were any questions. Mrs. Bozeman asked for a motion to adopt the 2016-17 Budget as presented. T. Holshouser moved to adopt the 2016-17 Budget as presented. Second by B. Zowin. Mrs. Bozeman asked if there was any discussion. There was no discussion. Roll call vote: Park, Rhee, Zowin, Bluth, Bozeman, Holshouser – aye. Disharoon – nay. Mrs. Bozeman stated that the motion carried. Mrs. Bozeman asked for a motion to adjourn to closed session. B. Rhee moved to adjourn to closed session for the following purposes as stated in the Open Meetings Act: student disciplinary cases; the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees; and discussion of minutes of meetings lawfully closed. Second C. Bluth. Mrs. Bozeman asked if there was any discussion. There was no discussion. Roll call vote: Rhee, Zowin, Bluth, Bozeman, Disharoon, Holshouser, Park – aye. Nays – none. Mrs. Bozeman stated that the motion carried. Time: 7:54 pm. Mrs. Bozeman asked for a motion to return to open session. B. Rhee moved to return to open session. Second P. Park. Mrs. Bozeman asked if there was any discussion. There was no discussion. Voice Vote. Aye: 7. Nay: 0. Motion carried. Time: 8:15 pm. The Board returned to open session at 8:15 pm. Mrs. Bozeman asked for a motion to approve the Human Resources Consent Agenda for the 2016-17 school year as presented. C. Bluth moved to approve the Human Resources Consent Agenda for the 2016-17 school year as presented. Second by K. Disharoon. Mrs. Bozeman asked if there was any discussion. There was no discussion. Roll call vote: Bluth, Bozeman, Disharoon, Holshouser, Park, Rhee, Zowin – aye. Nays – none. Motion carried. The following individual was approved for employment on the Human Resources Consent Agenda for the 2016-17 school year: Name Position Building/Department Start Date Peters, Mary E Aide - PE Wilder-Waite Elementary School 9/12/2016 Hansen, Allan * Art Overload Dunlap Middle School 9/2/2016 Roberts, Alex * Speech Asst #2 Dunlap Middle School 8/30/2016 Starnes, Katie * Sponsor Dunlap Middle School 9/7/2016 Whitson, Sue * Lunchroom Supervisor Dunlap Middle School 8/24/2016 Koors, Jeanne * Aide - Cross Categorical 1-on-1 Dunlap Valley Middle School 8/22/2016 Williams, Dwana* Lunchroom Supervisor Dunlap Valley Middle School 9/6/2016 Allison, John * Girls Tennis Asst #2 Dunlap High School 8/29/2016 Barrington, Aaron * Camp Worker Dunlap High School 9/1/2016 Cassady, Heather * Camp Director Dunlap High School 9/2/2016 Donovan, Crystal l Booster Food Handler Dunlap High School 9/2/2016 4 Name Position Building/Department Start Date Eilers, Domonic L * Custodian - Day Dunlap High School 9/19/2016 Faley, Megan * Overload - 2 semesters - Pathways Dunlap High School 8/15/2016 Hansen, Allan * Camp Director Dunlap High School 9/2/2016 Hidden, Greg * Sophomore Girls Basketball Dunlap High School 8/31/2016 Kear, Tammie J * Booster Food Handler Dunlap High School 9/2/2016 Segal, Abby * Camp Worker Dunlap High School 9/1/2016 Thomason, Anthony * Camp Director Dunlap High School 9/2/2016 York, Roscoe W * Custodian - Day Dunlap High School 9/19/2016 Monge, Annette Sign Language Interpreter Student Services 9/5/2016 Kosooru, Kavitha * Substitute Playground Supervisor Substitutes 9/7/2016 Risinger, Tammy M * Substitute Secretary Substitutes 9/2/2016 Rutledge, Ida M. * Substitute Playground Supervisor Substitutes 9/7/2016 Stoller, Hannah B * Substitute Secretary Substitutes 9/2/2016 Reed, Rebecca J * Cook Food Service 9/12/2016 Campbell, Fred * Bus Driver - Special Needs Transportation 9/22/2016 Edwards, Lonnie * Substitute Bus Driver Transportation 8/15/2016 Hardimon, Jewel Substitute Bus Monitor Transportation 9/21/2016 Moses, Cara * Substitute Bus Monitor Transportation 9/14/2016 *Denotes returning employee, current employee, or active substitute. The following resignation information was available for the Board’s review: Name Position Building/Department Effective Date Burrell, Nicole M Counselor - Elementary Wilder-Waite Elementary School 8/23/2016 Rada, Margaret E Speech Asst #2 Dunlap Middle School 8/22/2016 Hochmuth, Christy Carol Crossing Guard Dunlap Valley Middle School 5/20/2016 Maupin, Gayle Luan Pom Pon Dunlap Valley Middle School 9/6/2016 Eroh Ribordy, Amy Dolphins Water Safety Instructor Dunlap High School 8/19/2016 Hidden, Gregg Richard Freshman Girls Basketball Dunlap High School 8/29/2016 Thomason, Anthony J Boys Track Asst #2 Dunlap High School 8/23/2016 Windsor, Peter Kenneth Dolphins Lifeguard Dunlap High School 8/17/2016 Driscoll, Erin Elizabeth Cook Food Service 8/24/2016 Romano, Linda Kay Cook Food Service 9/21/2016 Freeman, Marie Danielle Sign Language Interpreter Student Services 8/24/2016 Peterson, Andrea N Substitute Nurse Student Services 9/9/2016 Vijayakumar, Anitha Substitute Playground Supervisor Substitutes 9/1/2016 Oltmanns, Roger F Substitute Bus Monitor Transportation 9/9/2016 Mrs. Bozeman asked for a motion to approve the closed session minutes. K. Disharoon moved to approve the closed session minutes of the Regular Board of Education Meeting of August 10, 2016; Special Board Meeting of August 31, 2016; and the Special Board Meeting of September 7, 2016. Second by T. 5 Holshouser. Mrs. Bozeman asked if there was any discussion. There was no discussion. Roll call vote: Bozeman, Disharoon, Holshouser, Park, Rhee, Zowin, Bluth – aye. Nays - none. Motion carried. Mrs. Bozeman asked if there were any requests for agenda items for future Board meetings. There were no requests. Mrs. Bozeman asked for a motion to adjourn. C. Bluth moved to adjourn the meeting. Second by K. Disharoon. Mrs. Bozeman asked if there was any discussion. There was no discussion. Voice Vote. Aye: 7. Nay: 0. Motion carried. Time: 8:23 pm. Respectfully submitted, ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Dawn Bozeman, President Beth Rhee, Secretary